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>> they were asleep in their tent when the high waters rose. this all the tents and in canada under water. 21 people lived down here in this area. quex there was no way. it would have to swim for it. >> he was one of five who decided to write out the storm. everyone else went to a shelter. he left the got separated from his friend and a young woman they looked after. >> you lost both of them back to do not know where they are? >> we do not know where they are. >> rescuers pulled the body of a woman from the water. >> she was only 80 pounds. she cannot take a call. i do not know she froze to death or drowned. or what happened. half>> this is why it is called the death camp. it is -- if it is not the
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floodwaters it is liberal cold of winter. this storm has taken everything dear to him. >> back here where you can see they have blocked off this part because the waters are still very high out here, the good news is most of those people who were in that camp spent the night in that homeless shelter. this tragedy could be much worse. >> just a tough story. -- such a tough story. there were several different rescues. in each case drivers said they did not think the water was that the. teams rescued 10 people. six more were pulled to safety.
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>> those who rely on the train to get to work or [inaudible] 5000 were in the dark. >> the system that brought the damage has also brought a chill back into the air. >> we could see some snow in the air and on the ground as well. >> it is done away with a batch of temperatures falling. it can to see some snow showers showing up. more than as we head through the evening. the leading edge of the cold air. snow showers spread out across the midwest and lower lakes. no major accumulation. we have the ongoing flooding. stay away from any high water or
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fast-moving water. temperatures falling into the 30's. add chili stretch. it will get cold tonight. some light snow. >> you can always keep on top of the weather by downloading the storm watch whetherweather app. >> a man grabbed a 16-year-old who was walking to school. the story that you only see here. i understand the victim was on the phone with her mother when this happened. >> that is right. this young girl said she got on the phone and she believed someone might be telling her. she told police she was grabbed beaten, and groped. her aunt spoke on her behalf
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because the young girl and her mother said there were too shaken to speak on camera. >> we think that that she is safe. she got out of it. >> to call her mother as she walked to school. she thought a man was following her. that is all she got from her daughter before the line went dead. he grabbed her and put his hand over her face. >> the family said the man forced the girl inside the suv and drove one block north. where they allegedly struggle inside the suv. she told police he hitter. -- hit her. the suspect let her go because
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she did fight back. the man dumped her for this house at which time she called her mother again. she had called 911. there were in a car searching. other parents were shaken. >> shocked. there's always someone out here all the time. someone had to see something. >> automated phone calls will go out and the letter will be sent out. metropolitan police tell us that they are investigating. here is the description we can show you. we have a live graphic here to show you. it is a black man with a corner hairstyle. and in tha yukon or tahoe suv.
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>> a brave young woman. the volunteer firefighter injured in yesterday's crash is improving tonight. doctors completed the surgery to reattach his arm. he has great blood flow and skin color but will be before the weekend before we know if the surgery is a success. >> a 14-year-old suffered a gunshot wound shooting. it happened at price middle school in atlanta. the suspect is in custody. one teacher suffered minor cuts and bruises during the incident. the condition of the wounded student is not known. police say a body found in a phoenix parking lot matches the description of the suspect in a fatal of the shooting. they're looking for arthur harmon. one person died twothers
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wounded. the meeting was about some type of pending litigation. >> the man known as the springfield groper struck again. in two incidents. the latest on the search tonight. what can you tell us? >> the first of those incidents happening here this quarter in springfield. another woman assaulted and scared. past six months this has happened 17 times. the calm and quiet can be exactly what attracted the man known as the springfield groper. >> you're angry about this. >> very much so. >> she manages a jewelry shop blocks from the corner. and others where he has struck. >> this person is preying on people who are vulnerable. >> she is on the lookout and wants other people to be as well.
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>> this is a scary situation. it makes me nervous. >> the latest attack happened wednesday afternoon. the first at 3:10 p.m. a woman is crandon group from behind. the man fleas. 15 minutes later a few blocks away, 25-year-old woman is grouped walking along the road under the 495 overpass. she screams he flees. >> these things happen in a matter of seconds. >> uniformed and undercover officers are doing all they can to catch the suspect. he has grown to 17 women since less of timber. >> it is hgoing to this person's head. but they do not seem to want to stop. >> hoping that someone says something. >> the key is to catch him while he is doing this.
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before he progresses to something else. >> you saw a sketch of that man please do not have detailed information about the suspect because these attacks are happening so fast. police are urging anyone with information about this man to step forward and speak out. >> details on a major road closure in the district causing a traffic shift. vdot will close the eighth straight on ramp and they se graeme. it will be closed down for year- and-a-half as part of the bridgeare in place and detoursdrivers can expect more delays. there was hundreds of passengers deciding to leave the train and walked to the navy yard.
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rajoy outside of metro headquarters. >> i spoke with the general manager and he is apologizing to everyone that was trapped last night. basically saying what happened last night is metro's fault and trying to make changes to handle emergencies better. >> there were people everywhere. i have never seen it like that before. >> we know what caused the issue last night. an electrical malfunction. a smoking ordinance letter that sparked on the rail that left hundreds stuck on trains underground. even more stranded at the navy yard station. >> there are close to 300 people standing outside. the spread out onto the street. employees were trying to hold them back. >> the problem seems to be how the issue was handled. officials say power to more than the affected area were shut down on the green line. now an internal investigation is underway to figure out what went
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wrong. it was internally. >> the proper protocol [inaudible] >> passengers got out on their own inside a tunnel. as far as that internal investigation, the general manager says it will be two weeks until we hear anything. fayyad>> a one man who saysthe extreme steps that summer taking -- some are taking. >> the official super bowl activities have began.
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>> i did not feel comfortable taking a risk. it was about the president and the inauguration and it wanted to make him and my country proud. >> beyoncé breaking his silence today. in more ways than one. she told reporters at the super bowl she did in fact singalong with tape-recorded track at the presidential inauguration. she started the news conference by singing the star spangled banner loudoun proud. -- allowed and proud. beyoncé will be performing at the halftime at the super bowl. >> brad bell is in new orleans.
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we are seeing a lot of purple and it is not just that mardi gras purple. today starts the pregame festivities. we had an opportunity to go to a big festival aimed at giving coax an opportunity to see what it's like to be in the nfl. the call of the nfl experience and that is the aim of the game. catching passes to fielding p unts. in this activity, people try to be as fast as a receiver. here as nimble as a running back. >> you do not have to be a kid just a kid hurt. here we go.
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>> it is pretty awesome. i am deidre for kids but there is a lot of stuff to do for everybody. >> they are ravens fans who drove in this morning. >> jennifer shiepard is passing the traditional long. >> this is awesome. this is amazing. it is his birthday today and this is his birthday party. >> the convention center is filled with the nfl experience. >> lane one has held it down. are you ready? >> yes. >> i had a good time. the beauty of that experience is a can throw without getting
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tackled. >> how many times did you have to practice that? >> it is crazy but it keeps it interesting. they're coming back. the time lapse here and some breaks making for a nice sunset. the sunset is at 5:00 train and 30:30. a beautiful afternoon. the strong winds are
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diminishing. we have temperatures in the 30's and 40's. some snow showers off to the west. we have been watching and this is the leading edge. some colder. some gusty winds are settling down. the coal there will rush in. we will see some fog warnings in low lying areas. these are nothing new. you know what to do. stay away from the deepwater and give it some time and the levels will drop pretty quickly. the amount of moisture with the amount of snow will be be a factor. it should be warm enough . there should be some light snow
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falling. grassy accumulations and some rooftops. not a lot. we're dropping below freezing in some areas. there is cold air out there. not quite as cold as it was last week. there is a core of cold air. this will come out of canada. we're getting some colder air the next few days. folks in the midwest might get their coldest temperatures of the entire season. but will get in the prevailing south-southwest. warming back into that 30's. you can see a pretty good core of energy. the clouds and sun showers pretty impressive year. enough to lay down a coating. the futurecast has the timing
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meltdown. thursday evening as we head through the late night and overnight. clouds increasing and temperatures falling off. some areas of white snow. by 9:00 a.m. -- 9:00 a.m. it should be out of here. temperatures getting to about freezing or degreaser to hire. the cold stretch but not bitterly cold. 35 tonight. 29 in the morning. windy and cold at midday. the temperatures will stay there. we see a 30% chance of snow showers developing late saturday night into sunday morning. it will warm up on sunday. what will they do of groundhog day falls on a saturday? >> tonight, olivia begins to
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unravel as her colleagues learn the truth about the right selectiogged election. >> he is a good guy. >> everyone is a good guy to someone. it depends on your point of view. >> we did not. >>i made a mistake. >> abc 7 news at 11. >> a 5-0 in the line of fire. the effort to get him home safely. quex we're going to the experts to find out if this is a trend or a fluke. >> we lok at the
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>> cats take water. that is supposedly the truth. it is not every day you see a swimming cap. in loudoun county, one feline regularly swims. >> it is part of her weight-loss plan. it is something you'll have to see to believe.
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with her life best secured and her honor at her side, 13-year- old holly enters the water. putting a new spin on the term doggie paddle. she needs to lose some weight. although it is odd to see a cat swimming. it is the only exercise that she will agree to. >> she will not do anything else. i tried to take her side, she does not like the outdoors. she will not play with cat toys. she does not like catnap. once a week she suits a + up at the zero + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +. + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +-her weight loss goal is six or 7 pounds. according to the association for pet obesity prevention, 53% of dogs and 55% of cats are overweight or obese. the effect can be life- threatening. increasing the risk of arthritis, diabetes, and even cancer.
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>> i do not think people appreciate the seriousness of long-term body condition. we want to address that as quickly as possible. talk with your veterinarian about starting an exercise program and choosing a lower fat food. slimming down is especially important for overweight pets who are injured. 9-year-old alex tore ligament in her knee. >> it would help her recover quicker if she was later. as for holly, thanks to her perfect new york out, and a healthier diet, she is already making progress. >> she lost about a pound in the past six months so that is good. she still has a bit to go. >> you can see more dr. katie nelson on our sister station.
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quex>> coming up, day three of a terrifying standoff. helping the five year-old kidnapped from a school bus. >> is omi love story. -- a
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>> welcome back. in four days we have gone from snow to the 70's tomb storms and tomorrow we could see >> back to snow again. is this a fluke or something we should get used to? >> during his inauguration president obama talked about climate change and its impact and with these extreme fluctuations in temperature we have had, a lot of people are asking what is going on with the weather? today, wind and stinging cold. hours earlier, sheets of rain. causing flash floods.
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yesterday, balmy weather blanketed the area. some people were sweating it out. remember a few days ago? record-breaking cold. the roller-coaster weather has a lot of people asking what is up? >> ester it was 70 and is january. >> it is completely ridiculous. >> some people's dressed strange weather is nothing new. >> we have a few winters that were extreme as far as amounts of snow. >> while the debate rages, some say what we saysee here is the result of a roaring planet. >> all that are the patterns predicted by climate change. we have been seeing it in spades. >> some are worried that as the plan gets warmer, the weather fluctuations will grow more intense and the effects more devastating.
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it has been pretty extreme as far as the changes. >> legislation going at climate change has proven to be very contentious on capitol hisome are calling on president obama to take steps to cut down on greenhouse gases. >> it is the third day of a hostage standoff in alabama in which a kindergartner is being held against his will. he was inducted of his school bus on tuesday after a man shot and killed his bus driver in alabama. investigators say the alleged shooter she is holding the boy hostage in a bunker 8 feet below ground. they have been talking to the 65-year-old through a pipe and have been able to get medication to the boy. authorities are willing to patiently wait him out. >> an assistant district
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attorney was gunned down while walking to work. this happened near dallas. two men approached the man and shot him. the motive is not clear. >> time for a look at the top stories. the mayor has declared an emergency. police have evacuated homes and businesses near route 1. people living around the river have been evacuated. authorities have pulled the body from a flooded homeless camp site outside of town. >> police are searching for the man responsible for an attempted abduction. investigators say a 16-year-old walking to school was grabbed by a man and forced into a truck and punched in the face. the girl fought back and the suspect let her go. >> police are investigating the 16th and 17th attacks by the
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springfield groper. the first incident happened on dinsittie street. >> we ahat is the funniest ad to run during the big game? >> you are taking a look at some of these crazy weather conditions that are creating havoc across the country. >> we are looking closely at the way car after car is piling up on the roads. these major crashes. ensuring everyone at home what it is like when you have only seconds to regain control and how to do it. >> and the super bowl right around the corner. you love watching it for the ads. >> we're making a nod to the ravens but we like watching it for the ads. we will pick the funniest moments in the funniest super
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bowl at ever and see if you agree. please watch tonight. >> see you soon. >> three people are dead after a massive 40-car pileup in detroit. this crash is being blamed on whiteout conditions and slick roads. a 7-year-old boy and his 9-year- old sister are among those killed. 13 others were hurt. back here locally let's get acheck on our situation. >> as you travel 395 delays past washington boulevard southbound. and near dale city. traveling the inner loop of the beltway, crossing the legion bridge working your way out to the 270 spur. not too bad past connecticut
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ave. outer loop also very slow. 270 northbound to ward montrose. there is also the flooding. you'll have to take to 95 to get to 198. that is the latest. back to you. >> a brain veteran shows his heartbreaking story. the government decided he should not be around to have children. >> making a splash. the weekend movie guide coming up. >> there are to get still avai
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>> are you ready for a zombie
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love story? >> eternity trick. zombies as romeo and juliet. >> i just want to connect. why can i connect with people. it is because i am dead. >> his world gets rocked by theresa palmer. they share a scene under her bedroom balcony. get it? "warm bodies" reanimates the old zombie film.
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also sylvester stallone as an agent headman. the best bet for the weekend "argo," and "zero dark thirty" and " linkedin." -- "lincoln." >> have a nice weekend. >> next, a manthe man behind the fake girlfriend shares his side of the story. when he told dr. phil after admitting it. >> i am my rights for what they've done to me.
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>> an 85-year-old man who was forcibly sterilized as
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>> a dark chapter in the nation's history is up for debate. >> compensating people who were forcibly or -- sterilized. part of the discredited eugenics movement. >> the survivors are dying off. we first told you about this issue in august. there is a bill in the state house. there is a retired marine who is fighting for it. >> lois reynolds was a marine in korea and vietnam. allowed to fight but not to have children. >> reynolds and thousands of others the commonwealth deemed defective were sterilized between 1924 and 1979. part of a nationwide eugenics movement even adopted by hitler in an effort to build a superior
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race. he was labeled epileptic after he was hit in the head and suffered seizures. he was stablesterilized at age 13. >> now a bipartisan bill will pay $50,000 each to surviving victims of forced sterilization. >> let's close this dark chapter in that people move on and let people feel. >> some fear will open the door to all kinds of groups demanding relief and strain the budget. >> the bill allocates a million dollars out of the surplus budget. it is not costing the taxpayers anything. >> his wife left him because she wanted children. his second wife has died leaving him alone and demanding justice. >> i fought for this country. now want to fight for my care. they ought to help me.
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>> supporters believe there are only a couple hundred survivors left. we should know this sunday whether it survives the house appropriations committee. the governor has not responded to requests to meet with the victims. >> virginia is not the only state compensating victims. north carolina is considering legislation that would pay survivors as much as $50,000 each. a billpassed the house before dying in the state senate. >> of virginiathe corporation commission will investigate whether increases are fair. a complaint from a delegate trigger the probe. the state agency will examine whether the new rates are reasonable. let's check and see what is coming up tonight at 6:00 p.m. >> there is a look ahead for us.
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>> the new york times computer networks have been hacked. how they were able to track some of the computers used over to the chinese military. also some big changes on a road that cancer d.c. where one part of the freeway will be shut down and for how long. we will see you at 6:00 p.m. >> the weather has got our attention. >> it is hard to keep up with everything going on. what about today? >> we had a high wind and the flooding issues and all this is going on. not time for another big change to colder weather and the possibility of snow. let's do the time lapse. looking to the north and northwest off. you saw some snow showers flurries and clouds. nothing reaching the ground. the sky has started to clear
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temporarily. this is from a push of cold, unsettled air. there will be snow showers. we're looking back at the rainfall totals. empress of rainfall totals from yesterday. 2 inches in chevy chase. laurel picked up an inch -- 1.5 inches. we were in the 70's not that long ago. here is one snow shower. moving across the river into upper montgomery county. and more as we head through the overnight hours. temperatures will steadily fall. that process under way from west to east across the area. a larger area of snow showers and cold air spreading in from the west. we will see at 4:00 a.m. or 5:00 a.m. some light snow showers. some bands of snow and temperatures in the 20's. some light snow. the western slope of the appalachians will get quite a bit of snow. for 5 inches.
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-- four or 5 inches. attesting to a light coating. especially on grassy areas or rooftops. there is another chance on groundhog day. some light snow and a disturbance. kind of a chilly stretch. by monday, things settle down. if you want more information on this system coming our way we posted a new posting on our website. we will look at the flurries for the friday morning commute. >> i am finished. >> thank you. >> tim brant is in new orleans. >> the big story today is the baltimore ravens had up at tulane university moving
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inside. this is the big stor because they have gone over to the bubble. the ravens had to fight a strong wind. although they had a good, crisp a spirited practice, john harbaugh wanted more control over the conditions which he got when the move over to the facility. and now he is happy once again but that was the story down here. every super bowl has its own personality. it has its own indelible memories. it has memories like the 125 years ago. it was on this date that the washington redskins won their second lombardi trophy with the quarterback from san derica, louisiana. >> zachary louisiana. >> i left a message and he called me back. doug williams made history 25 years ago. >> what i try not to do is put that into what i had to do.
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>> he was the mvp. the first black quarterback to win the big game. >> every morning when you wake of the realize it was me. at the same time it had not been me else. it would have been good but it did happen. as far as it is me, i think about it all the time. >> , *it showed me where i can go. >> after that game he remembers an embrace he shared with his college coach. the legendary eddie robinson. >> we met down in the tunnel and we hugged and cried. the one thing he told me that i did not understand the impact or the significance of what had just taken place. >> today at lunch i had a turtle soup. joe theismann had cheesecake.
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x. we're hearing from the man who admits to manti te'o. >> he fell in love. >> the man behind a hoax admits he had feelings and emotions for manti te'o he could not control. he pretended to be a long distance, for him. critics wanted to end this relationship? >> for many reasons. >> he uisis the man behind manti te'o's program.
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>> was this a romantic relationship with you? he says yes. i said, are you then there for gay? he said when you put it that way, yes. he caught himself and said, i am confused. >> the same question came up last week during manti te'o's only interview whether -- when he was asked if he was gay and he told katie couric no. the man used a falsetto voice. and why finally end the charade? quex because everything i had gone through i finally realist to of, with life. -- i realized i had to move on with my life.
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and let this go. >> he acknowledges the hoax was curled but insists teo was not aware his girlfriend was not real. >> a lot of questions not answered. that is it for us. >> a good evening. the rain and wind may be gone but the impact of last night's storm still being felt tonight.

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